Medallion frame for radiator guards



.Ja'm.19,1932. R W,B RO D 1,841,675

MEDALLION FRAME FOR RADIATOR GUARDS Filed Feb. 9, 1931 INVENTOR M27197 5. P004.

ATTORNEYS.

Patented Jan. 19,1932

waaienn s. noon; on nnrn-orr, MI HI AN, ASSIGEQR To rrnnaon-znaa'rnns rulournrne COMPANY, A ooaronarroiv or ILLrivoIs MEDALLION FRAME roe. nAnrAroa euAnns v Application filed February 9; 1931. Serial No. 514,507.

My invention relates to medallions and particularly to a method of insuring a large area of visibility thereto when guards or like members are placedtherebefore;

Heretofore when a member, such as a winter front,,a screenor the like, was mounted acrossthe front'of anautomobile radiator it was the practice to either PIOVlClQ a second medallion onthe member or to completely cover, and hide from view the original medallion provided on the radiator shellin practicing my. invention I provide a frame on the member, which is herein shown as a radiator guard for the purpose of illustration, that conforms to the shape of the medallion, and which has an outwardly flaring surface for insuring a large angular area of visibility through the frame. l

Accordingly, one obj e ct'of my invention is to provide a guard ofthe above mentioned type with a frame, the central portion of which constitutes an; opening through which the medallion is visible.

Another object of my invention is to pro vide a frame of the above mentioned type,

the side surfaces of which shall flare outwardly forthe purpose of increasing the angular area-50f visibility of the medallion.

A further object of my invention is to provide a'frame for a member which registers with a medallion, in spaced relation'thereto,

the inner edge of which conforms to the shape of the medallion but is of increased area and having an outer edge which: likewise conforms to the shape of the medallion but which isof largerarea than the area ofthe inner edge of the frame. i 7

Other objects and features of novelty of my invention will be either specifically pointed out or willlbecoine apparent when referring, "for a better understanding of my invention,

tov the following' description in conjunction withthe accompanying drawings, wherein; Figure lis a front view, in elevation, of a guard for a'radi'ator embodying features of my invention, 1 p a p Fig. 2 is an erilargeehbroken sectional View of the structure shown inF'ig. 1 taken along the line 2-2 thereof, and

Fig. 3 is an enlarged, broken sectional view of the structure shown in Figl taken along the line 3-3 thereof. a i v 7 Referring to the drawings, a radiator 4 is illustrated as being proi-ided with a medallion 5, which is herein shown as being a name plate bearing the name of the automobile manufacturer. A radiator screenor guard dis removably supported on the frontportion of the radiator by means of clamping members 'Ewhich engage the crossbrace 8 provided forwardly of the radiator. Adjusting screws 9. are then tightened for the purpose of moving theengaging members 7 from the front surface of the guard for forcing the guard into firm, fixed relation with the radiator shell. The inner surface of the guard is provided with non-marring members not shown, 7

for the purpose of preventing the marring of the radiator shell. Such a guard has been described and claimed in the co-pending application of A- R. Ketcham and myself which was filed on an even date herewith and assigned to the assignee of the present invention. a

For the purpose ofretaining the visibility of the medallion 5 after theradiator guard 6 has been supported on the front of the radiator, I have provided an opening in the screen 11 of the guard, having a contour similar to that of the medallion. The opening is positioned in such manner as to register-with the medallion when the radiator guard is in retained position. i A frame 12 is welded or otherwise secured to the elements of the screen ll as shown in Figs, 2and 8', for the purpose of retaining the frame on, the guard. The frame is'provided with an outer flange 13 which extends over the front surface of the screen 11 for the purpose of providing a.

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than the area of the medallion which like wise increases its visibility.

Theframe 12 is provided with a highly polished finish, such as that provided by chrome plating or the like, which further increases the visibility of the medallion by centering the eye on the frame and having the medallion appear to stand out in a plane through the front surface of the guard 6. It is to be understood that the frame 12 is of a shape conforming approximately to the uter contour of the medallion with which it is to be employed and it is, therefore, not limited to the oval shape herein shown. It is important, however, to have the sides of the frame flare outwardly for the purpose of increasing the angle of visibility and for centering the eye on the medallion.

It is to be understood that, if the member 6 is made of sheet metal, the frame 12 may be provided therein by a drawing operation to eliminate the forming of a separateframe and the necessity of attaching the frame to the member.

While I have described and illustrated but a single embodiment of my invention, it will be apparent to anyone skilled in the art that many changes, omissions, additions and substitutions may be made therein without depairing from the sp it and substance of my invention as set forth in the accompanying claims.

I claim as my invention:

1. The combination with a guard for a radiator and means for mounting said guard thereon, of a frame provided on said guard, having an opening which registers with a medallion on said radiator.

Q. The combination with an automobile radiator having a medallion thereon, of a member attachable to said radiator and covering said medallion and a frame on said member provided with an opening through which said medallion is visible.

3. The combination with an automobile radiator having a medallion thereon, of a member attachable to said radiator and covering said medallion, a frame on said member provided with an opening through which said medallion is visible and having a contour on its inner edge similar to that of said medallion, the sides of which flare outwardly therefrom.

4. The combination with a member having a medallion theron, of a second member associated with said first memberand covering said medallion and a frame on said second member, the opening through which registers with said medallion.

5. The combination with a member having a medallion thereon, of a second member associated with said first member covering said medallion and provided with an opening having a side flange of a shape conforming to that of said medallion and sloping inwardly thereto.

6. The combination with a member having a medallion thereon, of a. second member associated with said first member and covering said medallion and a frame on said second member provided with an inwardly flanged opening of an area greater than that of said medallion and of a contour similar thereto, said flange sloping inwardly from said second member.

7. The combination with an automobile radiator having a medallion thereon, of a guard attachable to said radiator and covering said medallion and a frame in the body portion of said guard registering with said medallion, said frame flaring outwardly from said radiator.

8. The combination with an automobile radiator having a name plate thereon, of a guard attachable to said radiator and covering said name plate, the said guard including a frame about a body portion which is provided with a cutaway section and means for supporting said guard in. spaced relation to said radiator, with the cutaway section registering with said name plate.

9. The combination with an. automobile radiator having a medallion thereon, of a guard attachable to said radiator and covering said medallion, the said guard including a body portion which is provided with a cutaway section, means for supporting said guard in spaced relation to said radiator with the cutaway section registering with said. medallion and an outwardly flared frame sup ported in said cutaway section.

10. The combination with an automobile radiator having a medallion thereon, of a guard attachable to said radiator and covering said medallion, the said guard including a body portion which is provided with a cutaway section, means for supporting said guard in spaced relation to said radiator with the cutaway section registering with said medallion and an outwardly flared frame supported in said cutaway section, having a contour similar to said medallion.

11. The combination with an automobile radiator having a medallion thereon, of a guard attachable to said radiator and covering said medallion, the saidguard including a body portion which is provided with a cutaway section, means for supporting said guard in spaced relation to said radiator with the cutaway section registering with said medallion, an outwardly flared frame supported in said cutaway section, having a contour similar to said medallion and a polished finish applied to said frame for enhancing the appearance of said guard and for centering the vision on saidmedallion.

WARREN B. ROOD. 

